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In Izegem, West Flanders, the 'Voluntas', enroute from Voeselare, allided with the Centre Bridge over the Roeselare-Leie Canal, which connects the centre of Izegem with the sub-municipality of Emelgem, on the morning of Nov 7, 2026, at 10.15 a.m. The ship's wheelhouse was completely destroyed, the car on the aft severely damaged. The skipper managed to escape just in time by jumping from the cabin, though he sustained injuries and was transported to the hospital by ambulance. Shortly before, the vessel had unloaded a cargo of heating oil in Roeselare. As a result, it was carrying less weight and sat higher in the water. The skipper realised too late that the ship would not fit under the bridge and was unable to avoid the allision. Following the accident, another crew member was able to maneuver the ship a significant distance in reverse. Eventually, another cargo vessel assisted by pushing it towards the bank, allowing the ship to dock at the South Quay. It left again on Nov 9 and berthed in Zwijndrecht on Nov 11. Reports with photos: https://www.hln.be/izegem/vrachtschip-vaart-tegen-brug-op-kanaal-in-izegem-schipper-moet-uit-stuurhut-springen-en-raakt-gewond~ad7270b7/?referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fbinnenvaartlog.nl%2F&fbclid=IwT01FWAVcL6hleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHz3leZ5rnZcxY-alUHG-PvYuADgs2EyBVwUnbAuF-mwQ5PruPH6vLCRtDBqj_aem_GFmuMfaospALFL_BO-H3hg https://focus-wtv.be/nieuws/vrachtschip-vaart-tegen-centrumbrug-in-izegem-stuurhut-volledig-vernield-en-schipper-gewond?fbclid=IwT01FWAVcMStleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABH_BDHTmyrbBBDda_KmmAtjtDJE4k9xv1K6HVTCW7CDDeSddYjWEoo7QUblil_aem_KsPFGUAOgFjS4yUpVHvJdQ https://www.schuttevaer.nl/nieuws/actueel/2026/11/11/schipper-mts-volunta-gewond-bij-stuurhutaanvaring-in-izegem/

On Nov 11, the Maritime Port Authority of Quang Ngai submitted a report to the relevant authorities following the grounding of the 'Tong Cheng 301' off Sa Huynh. At the same time, officials were sent to the location to closely monitor the situation and take measures to ensure safety. An oil spill emergency plan was in effect. Weather conditions in the area were complex, with northeasterly monsoon winds of force 6-7, with gusts up to 8-9, causing rough seas and waves 3-5 meters high. During thunderstorms, the wave heights even exceeded five meters. The Port Authority of Quang Ngai requiredthe shipowner and the captain to draw up a plan for refloating the ship and immediately take the necessary measures to ensure the safety of the crew and the ship and to prevent environmental pollution. Report with photo: https://www.vietnam.vn/nl/tau-hang-mac-can-o-sa-huynh-san-sang-phuong-an-ung-cuu-su-co-tran-dau

On Nov 10, 2026, at around midnight, the cargo m/v 'Widor' (IMO: 9528483), enroute from Klaipeda to Amsterdam, was in collision with the inland vessel 'La Liberte' (ENI: 6003954) on the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal in front of the Terneuzen lock. Damage remained minor. A diving team did arrive on site to inspect the inland vessel. The collision had no consequences for shipping. Multraship and Rijkswaterstaat came to assess the damage and arrange a safe haven. The 'La Liberte' has since been able to continue its journey. The 'Widor' remained sidelined at the piles in front of the lock on the morning of Nov 11. How the collision occurred was not yet known. The Zeeland-West-Brabant Police and Rijkswaterstaat were investigating the incident. Reports with photos: https://www.hvzeeland.nl/nieuws/70860-schip-vaart-tegen-remmingswerk-sluizen-terneuzen/ https://www.schuttevaer.nl/nieuws/actueel/2026/11/11/coaster-ramt-afgemeerd-binnenvaartschip-bij-sluis-terneuzen/

On the early morning of April 7, 2026, the 'Widor', with eight crew members on board, ran aground enroute from Mukran, near the port of Vierow (Greifswalder Bodden). The unladen freighter got stuck in shallow water, while approaching the port jetty, with its starboard side. The crew was subsequently able to refloat the vessel unassisted. The German Social Accident Insurance Institution for the Transport, Postal Services, Logistics and Telecommunications Sector (BG Verkehr) issued a detention order. The Wolgast Water Police Inspectorate initiated administrative proceedings against the captain as part of the accident investigation. The ship left the port again on April 8 at 3 p.m UTC., enroute to Mukran again, where it finally berthed at 6.30 p.m.

On Nov 10, 2026, at around midnight, the 'Widor', enroute from Klaipeda to Amsterdam, was in collision with the inland vessel 'La Liberte' (MMSI: 226013770) on the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal in front of the Terneuzen lock. Damage remained minor. A diving team did arrive on site to inspect the inland vessel. The collision had no consequences for shipping. Multraship and Rijkswaterstaat came to assess the damage and arrange a safe haven. The 'La Liberte' has since been able to continue its journey. The 'Widor' remained sidelined at the piles in front of the lock on the morning of Nov 11. How the collision occurred was not yet known. The Zeeland-West-Brabant Police and Rijkswaterstaat were investigating the incident. Reports with photos: https://www.hvzeeland.nl/nieuws/70860-schip-vaart-tegen-remmingswerk-sluizen-terneuzen/ https://www.schuttevaer.nl/nieuws/actueel/2026/11/11/coaster-ramt-afgemeerd-binnenvaartschip-bij-sluis-terneuzen/